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Royal Windsor Triathlon - Travel

No other event in the world can compare with the historical backdrop of Windsor Castle, Eton College and the majestic River Thames. The river swim is followed by a bike course that takes in a number of villages around beautiful Berkshire and returns through Windsor Great Park. The multi-lap run course winds around the Great Castle, over Eton Bridge and along Eton High Street, passing famous Eton College. The event takes in 900 years of British history!

Windsor is very easy to get to, being only 15 minutes away from London’s Heathrow Airport and only 30 minutes from central London. There are also very fast road and rail links into the centre of London.

full address: ALEXANDRA GARDENS, BARRY AVENUE, WINDSOR SL4 3HY

GETTING TO WINDSOR BY CAR

Windsor is just 30 miles west of London and is easily accessible via the major motorway networks. From M3 exit at junction 3 (bagshot); from M4 exit at junction 6 for Windsor; from M25 exit at junction 13 (Egham) and from M40 exit at junction 4 (Marlow) or junction 2 (Beaconsfield). Long stay car parks are located at Romney Lock, King Edward VII Avenue and Alexandra Gardens. All are cheaper than the more central (shopper) car parks and are less than a 10 minute walk to Windsor Castle.

GETTING TO WINDSOR BY TRAIN

Windsor is served by two train stations, Central and Riverside. Both are situated within a few minutes walk of Windsor Castle. First Great Western operates services from London Paddington. Change at Slough on to the branch line that links with Windsor & Eton Central Station. South West Trains operates direct services from London Waterloo to Windsor & Eton Riverside Station. Journey time is approximately 55 minutes. Please check train times for the early Sunday (approx 6am) start.